According to Dr Wolfgang Kröger, ''we seek to help avoid systems collapse through the application of high quality technical and organizational tools; the goal being to prevent minor incidents from expanding into catastrophic failures.'' [node:read-more:link]
We need a National Security Policy, particularly its Emergency Preparedness and Critical Infrastructure Protection elements, and one which allies, neighbours, businesses, provinces and municipalities can, with confidence. [node:read-more:link]
After September 11, there was a big increase in people interested in going into emergency preparedness. Training is an ongoing challenge. The Swiss Re Center for Emergency Education is providing a viable option. [node:read-more:link]
A devastating blast from Mother Nature provided the busy community of Barrie with a ''preparedness'' wakeup call, and now the city can take pride in a comprehensive emergency plan. [node:read-more:link]
Community involvement can help reduce the severity of damage caused by a natural disaster, yet the role of society in preparing for and responding to emergencies is often overlooked. [node:read-more:link]
The subject of SAR in the north is a very real and pressing issue. Canada must be prepared for any major incident – with resident resources at the ready. [node:read-more:link]
Municipal governments are responsible for taking the lead in Canada when an emergency occurs. Hazards must be identified and plans developed to mitigate each one, beginning with the most probable. [node:read-more:link]
Mobilizing effective and humanitarian action to mitigate worldwide disasters. [node:read-more:link]
Emergency and Public Health Preparedness, Border Security, Climate Change, Terrorism challenges, Crime prevention, Cyber Security advice… we have it all for your summer reading. Much to reflect upon in all these offerings … much to do in our homes and local and greater communities! [node:read-more:link]
Enabling volunteer responders to assist under catastrophic conditions. [node:read-more:link]
Results of a national survey reveal opportunities for improvement. [node:read-more:link]
It could get us killed one day. [node:read-more:link]
The Red Cross Disaster Management Team immediately swung into action. [node:read-more:link]
Vancouver's emergency teams will have to be ready for anything. Dr Jack Taunton, chief medical officer for VANOC, is mandated with the challenge preventing the event from disrupting the daily medical service of Vancouverites. [node:read-more:link]
This vast, continent-wide network of land, sea, air, and cybernetic interconnections weaves through each pillar of our democracy. From a national security perspective, the gateway and corridor system of systems is a purely strategic notion. [node:read-more:link]
